INTRODUCING

A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN DESIGN MEMBERSHIP

ENROLLMENT OPEN  SEPTEMBER 17- 26, 2024

THE GARDEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE is a vibrant community where we learn about one garden design topic each month. This slower pace allows us to dive deep and explore new and familiar topics from different perspectives.


Garden design is such a large, exciting profession and I've always dreamed of focusing on one aspect at a time with a diverse group of fellow designers. Collectively, our fabulous experiences strengthen our design perspective as a whole. The power of the group is amazing.

SLOW + STEADY

It's important to note that this membership will not cover all aspects of design in a short period like a course would. This will be slow and steady over many months.

View this membership as an extension of your design education (whether you've taken college classes, online classes or are self-taught through books). This space allows you to explore topics that you may not necessarily read on your own, plus provides a community so you can ask questions about your own design work and business. 


YOUR TIME COMMITMENT

This is totally up to you. You may simply want to read the new Garden Design Guide each month to learn about a new design topic (30 minutes) or perhaps you'd like to try the related activity (1-3 hours) or maybe you'd enjoy sitting in on our monthly Q+A or guest speaker presentation with a cup of coffee to learn about the topic at hand (1-2 hours)....or try them all. See this as a place you can come and go, learn and discuss, dive into past topics as needed (in our awesome library), learn about new ones, plus network with designers around the world. Use it as it best fits your needs as a growing designer. 

HOW DOES THIS MEMBERSHIP WORK?

MONTHLY FORMAT

At the beginning of each month a new garden design topic is released. Content is shared the following ways:


Garden Design Guide (a pretty PDF)

An Educational Video (or other engaging content)

Simple Design Activity

Live Q+A

An Awesome Community (This includes all sorts of design topics, plus you can share your designs for feedback from peers) 


- BONUSES -

I often ask guest speakers to join us

We have an optional BOOK CLUB if you're someone that likes to keep up with contemporary ideas in landscape design

I've included a TEMPLATE LIBRARY full of graphic templates that you can trace or use as inspiration in your own designs

BROADER CATEGORIES

We will cover many garden design topics over many months, so I've created broader categories to organize everything as we progress.

Below are some of these broader categories, but please note that monthly topics will be more specific and fit into those. Over time each of these will continue to grow into a diverse and resourceful collection of garden design topics. These broader categories may change and grow as we progress through the membership.

Spatial Design

Overall layout of a garden

Planting Design

Organization of plant materials

Themes + Style

Concept development and historical influences

Design Principles

Organizing garden elements aesthetically

Business

Topics from marketing to contracts

Hardscapes

Garden materials and how they are used

TOPICS IN OUR DESIGN LIBRARY

Since Fall 2022 we've loaded our DESIGN LIBRARY with awesome topics to get you started. When you join, jump in and enjoy the current topic that month, but feel free to use the DESIGN LIBRARY as a resource when needed. The topics you'll instantly have access to are below:


GARDEN ROOMS | OVERVIEW 


DESIGN PROCESS | OVERVIEW


LINES OF FORCE


THEME GARDEN PROCESS


PLANTING MODELS


FORM + TEXTURE + COLOR


MATRIX PLANTINGS


MONOCHROMATIC COLOR SCHEMES


UNIT PAVER DESIGN


DESIGNING IN ELEVATION


WATERWISE LANDSCAPES


YOUR GARDEN STORY + STYLE


DESIGN PRINCIPLES | OVERVIEW


MIDCENTURY MODERN DESIGN


PLANT LAYERS


SHAPE IN SPATIAL DESIGN


LEGIBILITY


SENSE OF PLACE


TEXTURE


COLOR HARMONY


MYSTERY


SIMPLICITY


And our current topic in September is 

COTTAGE GARDENS

UPCOMING TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Below are the topics that we'll be covering the next three months. As we progress, I'll continue to add topics to fit the ebb and flow of the group. 


OCTOBER 2024

FRONT YARD DESIGN


NOVEMBER 2024

DRIFT PLANTINGS


DECEMBER 2024

INFLUENCE OF ARCHITECTURE


As a bonus we often have guest speakers to discuss business topics, industry resources, or simply give another angle on the topic at hand. 

THE START OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Once you join, you will have access to the entire membership area. This includes the welcome section, online community, and DESIGN LIBRARY. You'll also fill out a questionnaire so I can learn about you + help with preparation of future materials. On October 3 at 2 PM US Central we will have a formal welcome for everyone (this will also be recorded).


All members are invited to meet with me in a smaller group at the start of your membership, so I can learn about your design journey and so you can also meet a few of your peers right away.


Our current members in THE GARDEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE are excited to meet you. They are currently learning about COTTAGE GARDENS (that's the September topic!), so you're welcome to jump in and get oriented as we discuss this fun style. There is no pressure about "getting caught up". Remember, this pace is slow and steady. Take in what you need as a designer and enjoy the discussions.

The Garden Design Collective has been a valuable source of inspiration and community to me as I continue in my garden design journey. I highly recommend it whether you are a new designer who is just starting out or a seasoned designer who is looking to invigorate your design skills and be inspired.

Becky Gross, Nuthatch Garden Design
Beaverton, Oregon

ln this membership, you'll learn so much in a supportive environment, and meet some truly talented designers that freely share their knowledge and experiences. I don't think you'll find anything else as fun and informative as the Garden Design Collective.

Deb Winther, South Dennis, Massachusetts

Jump into the GARDEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE Today

ENROLLMENT OPEN SEPTEMBER 17-26, 2024

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$75

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$750

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In the Garden Design Collective, I love having a worldwide network of landscape designers to learn from, lean on and interact with when I'm feeling stuck on a design. It's an invaluable wealth of knowledge. Each month's deep dive topic teaches me something specific and useful.

Jen Del Guercio, Pine Design 
Washington DC

All of the content, activities, and meetings in the Garden Design Collective have helped me refine my process and become a more competent, confident, and efficient designer. It has been an essential investment in myself and my business, and I highly recommend joining the community!

Elyse Perruchon, Leaf & Lily Garden Design
Buffalo, New York

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

I'm super excited to start this new adventure with you!


 If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected]